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Customs and Border Protection Officers - 33-3051.04

O*NET-SOC Description

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect violations of immigration and customs laws and regulations.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Canine Enforcement Officer (K-9 Enforcement Officer)
  • Customs Inspector
  • Customs Officer
  • Import Specialist
  • Special Agent
  • US Customs and Border Protection Officer (US CBPO)

SOC Occupation Groups

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
33-3000 Law Enforcement Workers
33-3050 Police Officers
33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
33-3051.04 Customs and Border Protection Officers

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
  • Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
  • Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
  • Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
  • Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
  • Institute civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of those in violation of immigration or customs laws.
  • Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
  • Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
  • Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
  • Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
  • Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Calculate tax information.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to share information.
  • Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Detain suspects or witnesses.
  • Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
  • Inform others about laws or regulations.
  • Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.
  • Interview people to obtain information about actions or status of individuals.
  • Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
  • Investigate legal issues.
  • Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Obtain property information.
  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Combat Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Combat Medic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Collector (Army - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Human Intelligence Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Inspector (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Specialist (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Investigations (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Investigator (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Law Enforcement and Security Officer, Afloat (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Law Enforcement and Security Officer, Shore Activity (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
  • Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Military Police (Army - Enlisted)
  • Military Police Investigator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Apprentice, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Craftsman, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Helper, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Combat Arms (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Journeyman, Military Working Dog Handler (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Security Forces Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Senior Military Police Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Special Forces Medical Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Customs Import Specialist
  • Customs Inspector
  • Immigration Inspector
  • Opener-Verifier-Packer, Customs
  • Special Agent, Customs